COLTS Title VI Policy/Notice to Public

What is Title VI?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 assures nondiscrimination at all agencies that receive federal funding.

Specifically, it states: “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

COLTS Title VI Policy/Notice To Public
County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) gives public notice that it complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related statutes. Title VI provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” COLTS operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with COLTS. For more information on COLTS’ Title VI Program, and the procedures to file a complaint, please:
• Call 570-346-2061 extension 1263
• Email: lmatylewicz@coltsbus.com
• Mail or visit our administrative office at 800 North South Road, Scranton, PA 18504.
Complaint procedures and forms are also available on COLTS’ web site, www.coltsbus.com.

A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration at the following address:
Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator
East Building, 5th Floor - TCR
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20590